Study at Scripps College

Profile of Scripps College

Claremont, CA is home to Scripps College. Claremont is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Scripps College go up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.

Course Topics

Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in medicine, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.

Scripps College Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Scripps College attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 43% of them . Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 650. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 700.

Faculty

Scripps College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Scripps College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

The school has 920 enrolled students . A very high share of students at Scripps College are female.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Scripps College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Scripps College values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.